The 51st Fukusaki Summer Festival

Summary

About 700 shells plus commemorative fireworks are launched over the Fukusaki Town Fukusaki-Higashi Junior High School ground in Fukusaki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, 20:40–21:00, closing the 51st Fukusaki Summer Festival. The compact 20-minute program works in shells up to No. 4 size, pokamon and star mines, and the school ground itself doubles as an excellent viewing spot. Roughly 7,000 people attend in a typical year. The venue is about ten minutes by taxi from JR Fukusaki Station, five minutes by car from the Fukusaki IC on the Chugoku Expressway, with 1,400 free parking spaces.

Overview

The Fukusaki Summer Festival stages its fireworks at the Fukusaki Town Fukusaki-Higashi Junior High School ground on Sunday, August 9, 2026, 20:40–21:00. About 700 shells plus commemorative fireworks fill twenty minutes with shells up to No. 4 size, pokamon (novelty shells) and star mines, a dense program despite the short run time. The school ground serves as the viewing area itself, so the whole display unfolds before you wherever you stand. The venue is about ten minutes by taxi from JR Fukusaki Station, or five minutes by car from the Fukusaki IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Free parking for 1,400 cars is provided, and food stalls are set up as well. A typical year draws about 7,000 visitors, so expect congestion around the venue during the display — arriving early is the reliable choice.

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